Creates First All-In-One Platform for 24/7 Music Programming and Back-End Office Operations with Maximum Cost-Saving Synergies

Angola, Indiana – March 10, 2026 – In an acquisition that creates the industry’s first all-in-one platform for programming and back-end office operations, Local Radio Networks (LRN), the leading provider of 24/7 music formats, has purchased Radio Workflow (RWF), the industry’s most advanced cloud-based management, traffic, billing, sales, and AI-powered production platform, designed specifically for broadcasters. Together, the merged companies deliver a revolutionary turnkey solution that provides broadcasters with tremendous cost-saving synergies, increased bottom-line profitability, and improved creative output, freeing broadcast owners to focus on growing their station revenue.

Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks, said, “Uniting with Radio Workflow brings together unprecedented cost saving opportunities, as well as the best 24/7 music programming across the radio dial for Small and Medium Market station owners and operators, allowing them to focus on growing their business up and down the Main Streets of their local communities. Broadcasters no longer have to concentrate their personnel on programming and operations; instead, they gain both in a single, integrated solution designed by leaders in Middle-Market Radio, who understand the unique demands of Small and Medium Market radio owners.”

LRN’s rapid expansion to 875-plus affiliated stations has been driven by its ability to deliver nineteen highly researched 24/7 music formats with maximum localization of content and control features that owners and operator’s demand. Radio Workflow’s technology solution transforms broadcasting’s back-end office into a modern, cloud-based platform that simplifies traffic, billing, creative, and production. The merger unites both company’s strengths — programming and automation, content, and technology — under one roof, giving radio broadcasters a single, one-stop solution to drive growth and efficiency not offered by any competitor.

Fletcher Ford, Co-Founder of Radio Workflow, drove its impressive growth to 700-plus radio clients and will continue to develop partnerships with radio clients as Chief Revenue Officer. “I’ve spent my career collaborating with local broadcasters, and I know firsthand the challenges they face and the opportunities ahead,” said Ford. “By combining the passion and expertise of both Radio Workflow and LRN, we are assembling a team that represents the highest standards and technical excellence of both operations, with a deep understanding of middle market radio station requirements.”

As Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer for Workflow, Shane Zammit transformed an idea born out of frustration into one of the most cutting-edge traffic platforms serving local radio today. He continues to lead Radio Workflow’s technological evolution and long-term strategy, shaping the infrastructure behind hundreds of stations.

“Industries don’t fail because of talent. They fail when the infrastructure beneath them doesn’t evolve. Sixteen years ago, I saw local radio relying on tools that slowed it down, and I decided to create a solution. We started with no funding. No blueprint. Just conviction. Radio Workflow was built line by line, conversation by conversation — shaped by real stations, real pressure, and an uncompromising commitment to reduce the chaos behind the scenes. Today, with Radio Workflow and Local Radio Networks working as one unit, we have something rare: technology with scale, built by people who understand the industry from the inside out. This isn’t just a product. It is infrastructure forged from lived experiences. And our next chapter together won’t just be bigger, it will be defining, and the most important one yet.”

LRN places localized content and control of a radio station back in the hands of owners and operators, freeing up time and resources to allow for focus on generating revenue up and down Main Street. Radio Workflow offers a complete suite of tools including intuitive Ad Order Entry, cutting-edge AI-powered creative writing, real-time analytics, reporting, and a wealth of other essential features that streamline radio traffic management, production, and billing processes.

Looking ahead, LRN is positioned to build on this foundation with innovative solutions, expanded services, and an unwavering commitment to help radio stations stay competitive and profitable in an ever-changing media landscape.

To learn more about LRN and Radio Workflow’s new cost-saving synergies, contact Donna Halverson, Vice President Affiliate Sales, at donna@localradionetworks.net and 214-307-5086, or Matt Caldaronello, Vice President/Regional Affiliate Sales Manager, at matt@localradionetworks.net  and 661-414-7535.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc.is a limited liability company that provides 19 unique 24/7 music formats, including Jack FM, Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel, Christian FM’s “Todays Christian Music,” for programming to small and medium market radio stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content and control. In addition, LRN is the distribution and syndication partner for PickleJar Entertainment, which includes its flagship overnight country radio show, PickleJar Up All Night. LRN super serves over 875-plus radio stations across the dial. Steve Swick is Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

About Radio Workflow (www.radioworkflow.com)

Radio Workflow is the industry’s most advanced traffic, billing, sales, and production platform designed specifically for broadcasters. Since its founding, Radio Workflow has helped stations streamline operations, reduce costs, and maximize revenue through its powerful cloud-based technology. With tools ranging from Traffic-as-a-Service and AI-driven production to integrated sales and billing solutions, Radio Workflow empowers stations of all sizes to work smarter and more efficiently. Fletcher Ford, Co-Founder of Radio Workflow, drove expansion to 700-plus radio clients across the United States, Canada, and Australia, as its Chief Revenue Officer. Shane Zammit, the co-founder and architect of the Radio Workflow platform, continues to drive technological innovation and development as Radio Workflow’s Chief Information Officer

Collaboration Expands the Reach of “PickleJar Up All Night” and Lays the Foundation for New Syndicated Content

HOUSTON, TX – November 2025 – PickleJar Entertainment Group (OTCMKTS: PKLE), a leading Texas-based music and entertainment software company, today announced a new strategic broadcast partnership with Local Radio Networks (LRN) to serve as the national distribution partner for its flagship overnight country radio show, PickleJar Up All Night. This agreement expands PickleJar’s brand reach and audience engagement through an aggressive nationwide affiliate growth strategy.

Under the agreement, LRN will work closely with local and regional broadcast partners for their award-winning show, PickleJar Up All Night, broadcasting weeknights from Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by Katie Cook and Scott Gaines, PickleJar’s curated blend of artist stories, exclusive performances, and fan-driven interaction brings the energy and authenticity of Nashville’s country music scene to listeners everywhere. This partnership introduces new audience engagement features in the PickleJar Live App to new audiences across the LRN broadcast platform.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Local Radio Networks to take PickleJar Up All Night to stations across the country,” said Kristian Barowsky, President and Co-Founder of PickleJar Entertainment Group. “LRN’s infrastructure and broadcast expertise make them the ideal partner to help us deliver our vision of connecting artists, fans, and radio in new and meaningful ways.”

“Local Radio Networks is excited to work with PickleJar to syndicate Up All Night nationwide,” added Steve Swick, CEO of Local Radio Networks. “Together, we’ll create a new model for our Country music Format affiliates—one that combines PickleJar’s innovative platform with LRN’s proven ability to deliver high-quality 24/7 programming to local broadcasters.”

In addition to the national distribution of PickleJar Up All Night, PickleJar and LRN will partner to create additional engaging and entertaining content that reflects the evolving trends of Country music, continuing both companies’ commitment to innovation and collaboration within the Country radio industry.

For syndication inquiries, please contact:
Kristian Barowsky – kristian@picklejar.com
Gator Michaels – gator@picklejar.com

ABOUT PICKLEJAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC. (OTCMKTS: PKLE)

PickleJar unlocks the potential of shared entertainment experiences through an integrated suite of software and services designed to inspire human creativity and enrich lives. Developed for an era of social commerce, we continuously work to advance tools to unify the touchpoints of Fan engagement with emerging Artists, mid-sized venues, and global brands. By embedding secure payment technology, data intelligence and content distribution, PickleJar’s innovative Artist promotion programs, Venue Managed Services and wide range of mobile apps create a 360° view of how Fans and Patrons connect with the music and moments that matter most.

For more information, please visit www.picklejar.com.
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ABOUT LOCAL RADIO NETWORKS

Local Radio Networks (LRN) is a leading provider of 24/7 radio programming and technology services, delivering high-quality music formats and network content to over 850 stations across the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Indiana, LRN was built by broadcasters for broadcasting, combining LRN’s proprietary software and technology that seamlessly integrates with all major automation manufacturers worldwide. The company currently super serves over 850 affiliates nationwide, offering custom solutions that empower local stations to serve their audiences with compelling, community-focused programming. For more information, visit www.localradionetworks.com.

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Angola, Indiana – April 2, 2025 — It is with great sadness that Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks (LRN), announces the passing of 40-year radio veteran Patrick (Pat) Crocker, who died last night from a sudden heart attack while engaged in his second favorite passion, ice hockey. Pat joined LRN as Executive Vice President in 2019 after leaving Cumulus / Westwood One. He spearheaded the growth of LRN’s 24/7 music formats.

“Pat’s first passion was radio,” said Chad Seng CFO at LRN. “Pat helped countless radio stations find the right 24/7 music format solution to yield success in their market. To me, Pat was a personal friend and a colleague. Everyone at LRN and its affiliates will miss him. Our sincere heartfelt loss and prayers go out to his wife Teri and the entire Crocker family.”

Crocker’s radio career spanned almost 40 years, with experience in radio sales and management across local, national, network, and syndication. He spurred the growth of 24/7 music format affiliations at Local Radio Networks, as well as Jones Radio Networks, Dial Global, and Westwood One. During his career, he oversaw the consolidation of affiliate sales departments during several network mergers. Crocker began his career in media in St. Louis as a national ad sales representative and moved into local and national sales management at St. Louis iconic stations WIL-FM and KSHE-FM, as well as KALC-FM and KIMN-FM in Denver.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc.is a limited liability company that provides eighteen unique 24/7 music formats for radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content and control, super serving over 800-plus stations across the dial. Steve Swick is Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

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Renee Cassis | RC Communications Marketing | (646) 808-6505 | cassis2@msn.com

(July 31, 2023) – Skyview Networks, a leading audio sales and broadcast solutions company, and Local Radio Networks (LRN), a 24/7 music radio programming provider, announced today their multi-year partnership renewal with Sparknet’s JackFM format. Under this partnership, Skyview Networks will continue serving as the exclusive network sales partner and distribution provider for the energetic and distinct JackFM format. Moreover, LRN will also continue utilizing its affiliate relations services and top-tier Radio Velocity Control (RVC) cloud-based integration technology to expand the network and deliver the “Playing What We Want” experience to new stations across the US.

“We are excited to continue the partnerships with Skyview Networks and LRN,” said Garry Wall, President of Sparknet. “Their performance, their people and their technology are integral to helping us provide a world class experience for JackFM stations, listeners and advertisers.”

First partnering in January 2019, Skyview Networks and LRN combined synergies to grow their share within the 24/7 programming space drawing on Skyview’s syndication specialization and ad management technology and LRN’s affiliation strategies and IP-based automation tools. With the addition of Sparknet’s dynamic JackFM brand in January 2020, the three companies created a unique syndication opportunity that continues to super-serve radio stations, while providing significant reach and results for advertisers.

Steve Swick, CEO of LRN spoke to the renewed partnership, stating, “The combination of LRN, Skyview Networks and JackFM has proven itself to be a winning programming strategy for station owners and audiences, and we are thrilled to continue our relationship to further explore the opportunities ahead.”

With its strong portfolio of affiliate relationships and trusted advertisers, Skyview Networks is a curator of brand diversity, allowing for optimization of the JackFM brand and maximized listenership across LRN’s 24/7 platform.

“JackFM is an incredibly creative and innovative media brand that entertains millions of listeners each day,” said Steve Jones, President and CEO of Skyview Networks. “Skyview is proud to keep building on our success with JackFM and LRN in driving revenue and results for years to come.”

For affiliation information on JackFM, please contact LRN’s Pat Crocker at Pat@LocalRadioNetworks.net. Additional details on Skyview Networks’ full suite of audio, technology and syndication solutions are available at skyviewnetworks.com.

About Sparknet

Sparknet Communications is the owner and legal guardian of the iconic JackFM branded radio format. JackFM is widely recognized for the trademarked “Playing What We Want” music experience delivered in a scripted, character driven format. The JackFM brand entertains more than 9 million listeners every week in 62 markets throughout the United States.

About Local Radio Networks

Local Radio Networks (LRN) produces twenty-one 24/7 music formats and is focused on providing local broadcasters with unprecedented localization and content control with national on-air talent. LRN’s formats are delivered via its proprietary Radio Velocity Control (RVC), which integrates seamlessly with most automation systems. Skyview Networks is the exclusive national network ad sales representative for LRN. Steve Swick is Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer. LRN is headquartered in Angola, IN, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, and a state-of-the-art Programming and Operations Center in Denver, CO.

About Skyview Networks

Skyview Networks is an audio technology, syndication and network audio sales solutions company based in Scottsdale, Arizona that has been serving the broadcast space for nearly 30 years. With more than 10,000 radio affiliate relationships, its nationwide coverage reaches over half of all Americans each week. Skyview’s industry-leading services are utilized by major media companies, leading consumer brands, world-class entertainers, professional and collegiate sports organizations, and state news networks. For more information, visit skyviewnetworks.com and follow @SkyviewNetworks. 

From Inside Radio:

Westwood One and Local Radio Networks are in court fighting over whether LRN infringed on a pair of patents WWO has held for more than a decade. In the latest development, LRN argues that the claims made in WWO’s patents are invalid because they use only existing, conventional devices and networks and don’t transform an “abstract idea” into a patent-eligible invention.

Indiana-based LRN provides 24/7 music formats to affiliates. In early March, WWO sued LRN alleging that LRN’s Radio Velocity Control hardware and software infringe on WWO-patented technology that allows it to record different content for different affiliates and then transmit it to the individual affiliates they are intended for.

LRN asserts that the patents WWO claims are invalid in the first place. LRN cites Section 101 of the Patent Act which provides that “an issued patent may be ruled invalid, if it is deemed to be drawn to an abstract idea.”

Without getting too deep into the weeds of patent law, “abstract ideas” is one of three exceptions to a patent a being considered eligible by the Supreme Court, even though it has refused to define the term “abstract idea.”

In this case, LRN says the claims asserted by WWO in the two patents are directed to “an abstract idea.” One of them pertains to directing a voice artist to record localized content which LRN says is “the abstract idea of organizing human activity.” The other patent in question deals with opertaimg a radio network using a content delivery system, which LRN says is an abstract idea of collecting, storing and presenting data.

In both cases, the WWO patents use only existing, conventional devices and networks like computers, satellites and automation systems to implement their abstract idea, and lack an “inventive concept” and therefore don’t satisfy earlier case law pertaining to similar patent claims, the filing asserts.

In the 25-page filing, LRN claims that every step in the process of sending descriptions of localized content for recording by a voice artist can be carried out by conventional methods like fax or email and thus qualify as an abstract idea. The same goes for using content delivery systems to operate a radio network, LRN argues. In both cases, the WWO patent claims lack an “inventive concept” and thus fail the test for patent eligibility. And since WWO’s claims don’t describe any technical details, the claims “are directed to nothing more than a ‘result-oriented abstract idea,” the filing argues.

Westwood One has until June 15 to reply to Local Radio Network’s brief. LRN then has two weeks after that to file its reply.